Dental needles or shots are used to numb an area of the mouth so that your dentist can perform treatment. These anesthetic injections are necessary so that you don’t feel the discomfort of a dental filling, an extraction or root canal. However, it is common for patients to fear this brief oral “pinch” as much […]
Your refrigerator and freezer have seals around their doors to keep the cold air inside in order to protect the foods and beverages inside. The doors and windows of your home have seals to keep the air inside your home inside and the air (pollutants, bacteria, and other unwanted particles) out of your home outside. […]
The healthiest people are typically those who pay attention to all aspects concerning how they feel. When you pay attention to the details, it is easy to notice when things are “off” or are not working as they should. The body has its own system for alerting you, and these are known as symptoms. The […]
Certain things in life are easy to make priorities – food, sleep, paying bills on time, and SEC football are generally at the top of the list. However, there are other important and beneficial choices that should also make the list. Regular exercise, eating a well-balanced diet, and regular dental visits should all be considered […]
When it comes to anything you hope to gain in life, having a routine set in place will likely help you achieve your goal faster and more thoroughly. Routines need not be complicated or overly involved to be successful, they simply need to be carried out. For those who want to lose weight, they must […]
Your smile is one of the most recognizable features of your entire face. If your smile is incomplete, damaged, decayed, or causing issues that make you embarrassed, restorative dentistry can benefit you in a number of ways. Restorative dentistry is specifically performed to restore the health, function, and beauty of a smile so that it […]
To understand how a tooth can die, it is first important to understand what gives a tooth its life. Teeth are made up of three different layers that all work together to protect the teeth and keep them healthy. The tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and it protects the inner […]
Cavity prevention is entirely possible, and it is almost entirely up to you! Just like with so many other areas in life, what you put into your oral health is what you will get out of it. How much effort you put into preventing cavities makes all the difference in keeping your mouth as healthy […]
Dental sealants are a dental treatment that is specifically used for prevention measures in order to protect the teeth from cavities and decay. Dental sealants “seal out” tooth decay from damaging the premolars and molars. A plastic material is painted on the back teeth to prevent plaque and bacteria from growing in the deep pits […]
People can think of a dozen excuses to get out of just about anything, but when is it an absolute necessity to receive medical attention excuses should never be made. There are certain times when people will question whether or not what they are experiencing warrants a call to the dentist. Perhaps your gums are […]